Canary Islands

Canary Islands Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Canary Islands, Spain in April.

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Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Playa del Ingles Adeje

Planning a journey to the Canary Islands, Spain this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Canary Islands in April

The Canary Islands, Spain is a region in Spain. April in the Canary Islands generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Puntallana at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Tuineje at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tuineje and 16°C (61°F) in Puntallana.

To explore the conditions in the Canary Islands, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Playa Jandia with an average of 3.7 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in El Médano with 36 mm (1.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Puerto del Carmen enjoys about 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Canary Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Canary Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto del Carmen)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May21°C (70°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November22°C (72°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Canary Islands in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Canary Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Canary Islands

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Canary Islands, Spain?

Temperature range in the Canary Islands (April)

Precipitation variation in the Canary Islands (April)

Puerto del Carmen

In April Puerto del Carmen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
255 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto del Carmen →

Playa Blanca

In April Playa Blanca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
255 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa Blanca →

Playa del Ingles

In April Playa del Ingles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
225 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa del Ingles →

Adeje

In April Adeje generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
229 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Adeje →

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

In April Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
225 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Canary Islands in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto del Carmen 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Playa Blanca 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Playa del Ingles 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Adeje 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

The Canary Islands weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Canary Islands, Spain in April?

April in the Canary Islands, Spain brings perfect weather. In Puerto del Carmen, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in the Canary Islands, Spain in April?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto del Carmen peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in April, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does the Canary Islands, Spain get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Canary Islands, Spain. Puerto del Carmen averages only about 7 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Canary Islands, Spain?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Puerto del Carmen, April might be a good time to visit the Canary Islands, Spain.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto del Carmen.

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